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Defender Younes Kaboul was substituted in last Saturday's defeat at Blackburn after missing three games with a thigh injury, while striker Peter Crouch has started all 46 games this season and could benefit from a rest - or at least a front-line partner in veteran Kanu.

Noe Pamarot is available again after suspension while on-loan Armand Traore has recovered from a groin problem and could make his first appearance since Hart took charge in February.

Sunderland full-back George McCartney could return to the squad. The 28-year-old Northern Ireland international has missed the last six games with a calf injury, but has a week's full training under his belt and could come into contention.

Kenwyne Jones and Kieran Richardson (both ankle), and Teemu Tainio (knee), are all expected to shake off minor knocks, but Craig Gordon (knee) and Nyron Nosworthy (hamstring) will not play again this season.

Stat Attack: Portsmouth have gone four games without a goal, more than six hours since Kanu got the winner against Bolton.